Mariano is a masculine name from the

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, corresponding to the feminine

Mariana Mariana may refer to: Literature * ''Mariana'' (Dickens novel), a 1940 novel by Monica Dickens * ''Mariana'' (poem), a poem by Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson * ''Mariana'' (Vaz novel), a 1997 novel by Katherine Vaz Music *"Mariana", a so ...

. It is an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variant of the Roman Marianus which derived from Marius, and Marius derived from the Roman god

Mars Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, only being larger than Mercury. In the English language, Mars is named for the Roman god of war. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin at ...

(see also

Ares Ares (; grc, Ἄρης, ''Árēs'' ) is the Greek god of war and courage. He is one of the Twelve Olympians, and the son of Zeus and Hera. The Greeks were ambivalent towards him. He embodies the physical valor necessary for success in war ...

) or from the Latin ''maris'' "male". Mariano and Marian are sometimes seen as a conjunction of the two female names

Mary Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religious contexts * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also calle ...

and

Ann Anne, alternatively spelled Ann, is a form of the Latin female given name Anna. This in turn is a representation of the Hebrew Hannah, which means 'favour' or 'grace'. Related names include Annie. Anne is sometimes used as a male name in th ...

. This name is an homage to

The Virgin Mary Mary; arc, ܡܪܝܡ, translit=Mariam; ar, مريم, translit=Maryam; grc, Μαρία, translit=María; la, Maria; cop, Ⲙⲁⲣⲓⲁ, translit=Maria was a first-century Jews, Jewish woman of Nazareth, the wife of Saint Joseph, Jose ...

, Mother of

Jesus Jesus, likely from he, יֵשׁוּעַ, translit=Yēšūaʿ, label= Hebrew/ Aramaic ( AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth (among other names and titles), was a first-century Jewish preacher and relig ...

. Mariano, as a surname, is of

Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Ita ...

Spanish Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries **Spanish cuisine Other places * Spanish, Ontario, Can ...

and Portuguese origin from the personal name ''Mariano'', from the

Latin Latin (, or , ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic languages, Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through ...

family name ''Marianus'' (a derivative of the ancient personal name ''Marius'', of Etruscan origin). In the early Christian era it came to be taken as an adjective derived from ''Maria'', and was associated with the cult of the Virgin Mary. It was borne by various early saints, including a 3rd-century martyr in Numibia and a 5th-century hermit of Berry, France. It is also a Sephardic Jewish surname derived from the term Merano.

First name

Mariano Armellino Mariano Armellino (1657–1737) was a Benedictine historian, born in Rome (according to others, at Ancona). At the age of twenty he entered the monastery of St. Paul in Rome, whence he was sent to Monte Cassino to complete his studies. From 168 ...

(1657–1737), Italian Benedictine historian *

Mariano Azuela Mariano Azuela González (January 1, 1873 – March 1, 1952) was a Mexican author and physician, best known for his fictional stories of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. He wrote novels, works for theatre and literary criticism. He is the fi ...

, Mexican writer *

Mariano Baracetti Mariano "Mono" Joaquín Baracetti (born July 12, 1974 in Buenos Aires) is a beach volleyball player from Argentina, who won the world title at the 2001 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Klagenfurt, Austria partnering Martin Conde. He rep ...

, Argentine beach volleyball player *

Mariano Duncan Mariano Duncan Nalasco (born March 13, 1963) is a retired second baseman and shortstop who played for several Major League Baseball teams during his 12-year career. He was the infield coach and first base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers under ...

, baseball player and coach *

Mariano Egaña Mariano Egaña Fabres (Santiago, 1793 – Santiago, 1846) was a Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the western part of South America. It is the southernmost country in the world, and the closest to Antarctica ...

, Chilean lawyer and politician *

Mariano Fernández Bermejo Mariano Fernández Bermejo (born 1948) is a Spanish jurist and politician, who served as justice minister of Spain from 2007 to 2009. Early life and education Bermejo was born in Arenas de San Pedro, Ávila, in 1948. He holds a PhD in law, whic ...

(born 1948), Spanish jurist and politician * Mariano Ferreira Filho (born 1986), Brazilian footballer *

Mariano Frumboli Mariano is a masculine name from the Romance languages, corresponding to the feminine Mariana. It is an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variant of the Roman Marianus which derived from Marius, and Marius derived from the Roman god Mars (see also ...

, Argentine tango dancer *

Mariano González Mariano Nicolás González (born 5 May 1981) is a retired Argentine professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or as a winger. Club career Born in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, González started his career at Racing Club de ...

, Argentine footballer *

Mariano Grondona Mariano Grondona (born 19 October 1932, in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine lawyer, sociologist, political scientist, essayist and commentator. He has been a journalist for several decades, appearing in print media and on television, and has written ...

, Argentine journalist *

Mariano Hoyas Mariano Hoyas de la Cruz (born 19 September 1970 in Plasencia, Extremadura) is a Spanish retired footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are ...

, Spanish footballer *

Mariano Iberico Rodríguez Mariano Iberico Rodríguez (* Cajamarca, 1892 - died Lima, 1974) was a Peruvian philosopher. Life and education He was born in Cajamarca, Peru on April 11, 1892 and received his higher education at the National University of San Marcos in Lima. ...

, Peruvian philosopher * Mariano Martínez, Argentine actor and model * Mariano Marquez, Puerto Rican boxer * Mariano Díaz Mejía, Dominican football player *

Mariano Moreno Mariano Moreno (; September 23, 1778March 4, 1811) was an Argentine lawyer, journalist, and politician. He played a decisive role in the Primera Junta, the first national government of Argentina, created after the May Revolution. Moreno was ...

, Argentine national hero * Mariano Mores, Argentine tango pianist and composer * Mariano Ponce, Filipino physician and member of the

Propaganda Movement The Propaganda Movement encompassed the activities of a group of Filipinos who called for political reforms in their land in the late 19th century, and produced books, leaflets, and newspaper articles to educate others about their goals and is ...

Mariano Rampolla Mariano Rampolla del Tindaro (17 August 1843 – 16 December 1913) was an Italian Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church, and the last man to have his candidacy for papal election vetoed through ''jus exclusivae'' by a Catholic monarch. Early li ...

, Italian cardinal *

Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969) is a Panamanian-American former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, from 1995 to 2013. Nicknamed "Mo" and "Sandman", he spent most ...

, baseball player *

Mariano Rajoy Mariano Rajoy Brey (; born 27 March 1955) is a Spanish politician who served as Prime Minister of Spain from 2011 to 2018, when a vote of no confidence ousted his government. On 5 June 2018, he announced his resignation as People's Party le ...

, Spanish politician,

Prime Minister A prime minister, premier or chief of cabinet is the head of the cabinet and the leader of the ministers in the executive branch of government, often in a parliamentary or semi-presidential system. Under those systems, a prime minister is ...

(2011-2018) * Mariano Rubio, Spanish economist *

Mariano Navarro Rubio Mariano Navarro Rubio (14 November 1913 – 3 November 2001) was a Spanish politician who served as minister of finance between 1957 and 1965, during the Francoist dictatorship. He was a member of the Opus Dei Opus Dei, formally known as ...

, Spanish politician *

Mariano Scartezzini Mariano Scartezzini (born 7 November 1954) is a retired long-distance runner from Italy, who mainly competed in the men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase event. He won seven medals, at senior level, at the International athletics competitions. Biogr ...

, Italian long-distance runner *

Mariano Torres Mariano Néstor Torres (born 19 May 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for and captains Liga FPD club Saprissa. On 8 September 2009 Sport Club Corinthians Paulista signed the Argentinian midfield ...

, Argentine footballer *

Mariano Trías Mariano Trías y Closas ( : October 12, 1868 – February 22, 1914) is considered to be the first ''de facto'' Philippine Vice President of that revolutionary government established at the Tejeros Convention - an assembly of Philippine revo ...

, Filipino vice president of the brief Republic of Biak-na-Bato *

Mariano Trípodi Mariano Sebastián Trípodi (born 3 July 1987) is an Argentine footballer who plays for Metropolitano as a striker. Club career Born in Buenos Aires, Trípodi started his career playing for the famous Boca Juniors academy which has a habit ...

, Argentine footballer * Mariano Vallejo, Californian politician, military commander, and rancher *

Mariano Zabaleta Mariano Zabaleta (born 28 February 1978) is a retired professional male tennis player from Argentina. He had an unusual but effective service motion. His best shot was his forehand and his favourite surface was clay. Zabaleta's career highlights ...

, Argentine tennis player *

Mariano Di Vaio Mariano Di Vaio is an Italian blogger, fashion designer and actor. He has been a brand ambassador for Hugo Boss, Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein. His first published book is ''My Dream Job''. He launched his line of jewels, MDV Jewels, a collect ...

, Italian fashion blogger

Surname

Michael Mariano Michael Mariano ( so, Maykal Maryaano) (1914-1987) was a Somali politician and businessman best remembered for leading a delegation to UN Headquarters in New York City and advocating for the return of the Somali inhabited Haud reserved area to Som ...

, legendary Somali politician *

Charlie Mariano Carmine Ugo Mariano (November 12, 1923 – June 16, 2009) was an American jazz saxophonist who focused on the alto and soprano saxophone. He occasionally performed and recorded on flute and nadaswaram as well. Biography Mariano was born in ...

, American jazz musician * Ayra Mariano, Filipina-American actress, singer, dancer, host and model *

Belle Mariano Belinda Angelito Mariano (born 10 June 2002), professionally known as Belle Mariano, is a Filipino actress, singer, and model. She began appearing on television at the age of 9 playing supporting roles and starring in the comedy-themed show '' ...

, Filipina actress, model and singer * Bob Mariano, American corporate executive * Eleanor Concepcion Mariano, also known as Connie Mariano, former White House physician *

Jarah Mariano Jarah-Evelyn Makalapua Mariano (born November 23, 1984) is an American model best known for her appearances in the 2008 and 2009 '' Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editions'', as well as Victoria's Secret. Early life Mariano was born in the city of ...

, American model *

Jess Mariano This is a list of characters for the comedy-drama television series ''Gilmore Girls''. Main characters Lorelai Gilmore Lorelai Gilmore, played by Lauren Graham, is the only daughter of Richard and Emily Gilmore. She is the mother of Lorel ...

, a fictional character from ''Gilmore Girls'' *

Guy Mariano Guy Mariano (born March 31, 1976) is an American professional skateboarder. Mariano first gained recognition at the age of 14 for his video part in the Blind Skateboards video '' Video Days'' (1991). Early life Mariano attended John Burrough ...

, professional skateboarder *

Lucas Mariano Lucas Fernandes Mariano (born 24 September 1993) is a Brazilian basketball player who plays for Franca of the NBB. Youth career Born in Planaltina, Lucas moved with his family to Franca when he was just five years old. Encouraged by his mother ...

(born 1993), Brazilian basketball player *

Luis Mariano Luis Mariano Eusebio González García (13 August 1914 – 14 July 1970), also known as Luis Mariano, was a popular tenor of Spanish origin who achieved celebrity in 1946 with "La belle de Cadix" ("The Beautiful Lady of Cadix") an operetta by ...

, Spanish-French singer *

Mariano (footballer, born 1975) Carlos Alberto Teixeira Mariano, known as Mariano (born 21 November 1975) is a former Portuguese football player. He played 9 seasons and 183 games in the Primeira Liga for Marítimo, Varzim, Salgueiros and Penafiel. Club career He made hi ...

, Portuguese footballer, full name Carlos Alberto Teixeira Mariano * Otacílio Mariano Neto (born 1982), Brazilian footballer *

Nelson Mariano Nelson Isurina Mariano II (born June 28, 1974) is a Filipino chess player. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 2004, the fifth from the Philippines. Mariano won the Asian Junior Chess Championship in 1994. Life and career Maria ...

, chess grandmaster *

Rob Mariano Robert Carlo Mariano (born December 25, 1975), known by the nickname Boston Rob, is an American television personality, known for appearing in the CBS reality show '' Survivor''. He placed 10th in the show's 4th season '' Survivor: Marquesas'' ...

, American television personality *Sivan Mariano, contestant on cycle 1 of ''

Israel's Next Top Model ''HaDugmaniot'' ( he, הדוגמניות; en, The Models) is an Israeli reality documentary based on Tyra Banks' ''America's Next Top Model'' and is aired on Channel 10. The show pits contestants against each other in a variety of competitions ...

'' *

Ian Mariano Ian Mariano (born 7 October 1990) is a Guamanian international footballer who plays for Bank of Guam Strykers. He made his first appearance for the Guam national football team in 2007. Ian has Filipino blood. He is one quarter Filipino due to his ...

, a Guamanian international footballer

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